Question 1

Why does 826 share territory with 276?

Accepted Answer

826 is an overlay code laid over the same Southwest Virginia footprint that 276 already covers, including Bristol, Abingdon, and Marion. Overlays are added when a region's original numbering inventory runs short, so callers in the area now dial numbers from both codes.

Question 2

Can a Bristol clinic fax prior authorizations on an 826 number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Insurers and pharmacies serving the Bristol area still accept faxed prior authorizations and lab orders, and fax meets HIPAA's requirements for transmitting patient data. Send FAX Mail lets a clinic send those forms from email and confirms when each one arrives.

Question 3

How quickly can I activate an 826 fax number?

Accepted Answer

Setup runs a few minutes. You create an account, pick an available 826 number at no charge, and start sending and receiving by email right away. There's no hardware to install and no setup fee.

Question 4

What does an 826 fax line cost, and is there a HIPAA option?

Accepted Answer

Plans open at $12.99/mo, each with a monthly page allowance, and a busy Abingdon office that needs more volume simply moves up a tier. The $54.99/mo Business plan adds HIPAA coverage for the Bristol and Marion medical practices that handle patient records.

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